Wembley Park was once more graced with the presence of footballing legend Sir Geoffrey Hurst MBE earlier this year. Sir Geoff visited the north west London site to see for himself just how much it had changed since he became the first striker to score a hat-trick in a Work Cup final back in 1966.

Fifty years on, his impressive feat has still never been equalled. Nor has England managed to recreate a winning team to rival that of Sir Geoff and his fellow footballers, who romped to victory over West Germany in what is possibly the most well-known football match in English history.

Marvelling at how much the area has changed in the past fifty years, Sir Geoff commented,

“Wembley Stadium is the heart of football. First opened to the public in 1923, the new stadium is now surrounded by the regeneration of Wembley Park, creating a sense of pride and place for all residents. Obviously it holds a special place in my heart because of our achievements in winning the World Cup for England in 1966. I still attend almost all England home games and with the whole area now being re-developed by Quintain, it will be even more special to a new generation of fans and local residents.”

Sir Geoff was accompanied by Councillor Muhammed Butt, Leader of Brent Council and a passionate advocate of strengthening relations within Brent's community, with a focus on local job creation and affordable housing, something which the vast array of new facilities at Wembley Park, the ongoing construction work and the neighbourhood vibe of the area are certainly helping to achieve.

Speaking of the work going into regenerating this part of Brent, Councillor Butt observed,

“Wembley is our main focus for growth and is a hugely dynamic and exciting place to live, work and visit. Building on its fantastic heritage, we want to maintain its unrivalled leisure offer, see more much needed new homes of all tenure built, and new jobs created for local people. We are committed to working with Quintain to deliver the regeneration of Wembley Park and to provide a high quality visitor experience for residents of Brent and London more widely.”

The duo were also joined by Carolyn Downs, Chief Executive of the London Borough of Brent and by senior members of the Quintain team, who were delighted to talk their honoured guests through the work that has been undertaken in creating the newly fashionable Wembley Park district, as well as future plans for the area.

The stylish new homes to rent at Tipi or to buy at Alto Apartments are opening up the area to a whole new generation of sports enthusiasts looking for the perfect location to call home from which to access the SSE Arena, Wembley and Wembley Stadium. For those who would prefer to watch the action from home, each and every apartment at Wembley Park will be linked to ultra-fast 1Gb/s broadband. The area's sporting prowess is part of its sought-after lifestyle, with residents also enjoying top facilities, from on-site gyms to extensive gardens and a 24-hour concierge service.

Paul Hogarth, Head of Residential Sales at Quintain, comments,

“Each phase of the Wembley Park development includes distinctive features, ensuring that the perfect apartment is available for every resident. From workers wanting quick access to central London (which is just 12 minutes away by Tube), to families with young children looking for great local schools, to singletons wanting great shopping, socialising and entertainment options, Wembley Park is providing the best of London living in a unique parkland setting. Of course it's also the spiritual home of football – sports fans couldn't ask for a better location!”

For those looking to rent rather than buy, the brand new, hotel-inspired Tipi apartments at Wembley Park offer the ideal base. Not only does the development boast ultra-stylish, spacious apartments, but it is also home to two innovative social spaces where residents can enjoy living as part of a community. The Nest is the ideal place to work from home or to relax, with superfast, 100 Mb/s broadband, HD TV with Sky Sports and plenty of comfy seating. The Deckhouse also has superfast broadband, along with a pool table, Sky Sports, kitchenette area and outside terrace, making it the ideal place to relax in good company.

Prices at Alto Apartments start at £450,000. Apartments at Tipi can be rented from £1,700 pcm with utilities and broadband included and no agency fees.

For more information on Alto Apartments and to book a visit to the show apartments, visit www.alto-apartments.com or call the on-site Savills sales team on +44 20 3151 8601.

For more information or to book a viewing with the Tipi team, visit www.tipi.london or call 020 3151 1927.

Notes to Editors

About Wembley Park New Homes @WembleyPark /About Alto @WembleyParkHome

Wembley Park is the development by Quintain which is transforming the 85-acre (34 hectare) area around Wembley Stadium and The SSE Arena, bringing new shopping, leisure facilities, homes and public spaces to create a major new destination and neighbourhood for London. 

Alto Apartments is the current phase of Wembley Park. Alto's striking towers set a new benchmark for sophisticated urban living, reaching 19 storeys high and offering stylish one, two and three bedroom apartments. Most apartments have their own private outdoor space or a balcony and are finished to the highest specifications, with designer kitchens, bespoke bathrooms and generous living and storage space.

The final phase of Emerald Gardens is also currently for sale. Set in nearly an acre of landscaped gardens, the 475 one, two and three bedroom apartments are spread across seven buildings. The development includes a gym (opening summer 2016), 24-hour concierge, private cinema and residents' club room. The majority of apartments enjoy their own private patio, balcony or terrace. The first completions are due in May 2016.

Wembley Park Boulevard and Arena Square are some of the new public spaces open for visitors and residents to enjoy, along with a new all-weather playpark. 

Wembley Park is extremely well connected with two overland train stations (nine minutes to Marylebone), two tube stations (20 minutes to the West End) and excellent road links to motorways including the M1, M40 and M25. There are also over 3,000 on-site parking spaces.    

For further details, visit:

• Alto Apartments: alto-apartments.com or call the on-site Savills sales team on +44 20 3151 8601.
• Emerald Gardens: northwestvillage.com or call the on-site Savills sales team on +44 20 3151 8601.
• wembleypark.com

About Tipi @TipiLondon
www.tipi.london

Tipi is a subsidiary of Quintain, the team behind Wembley Park. Tipi is a 'Build to Rent' or Private Rental Sector (PRS) management company which builds, manages and leases contemporary apartments to customers without charging agents' fees. Unique to Tipi is that Quintain owns and operates the wider Wembley Park estate which ensures the environment surrounding the apartments is safe, controlled, clean and well connected.

Tipi's first PRS buildings, Montana & Dakota offer brand new 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments with rents inclusive of all utility bills and superfast broadband. Most apartments boast a balcony and all benefit from access to an acre of private gardens. 24 hour concierge and night security meet customers' everyday needs and additional services can be added to tenancy agreements such as secure underground parking, cleaning, laundry and dry cleaning services.

Two lounges are available for Montana & Dakota residents to use and include superfast 100 Mb/s broadband, Sky TV and Sky Sports and later this year a gym and cinema room will open within the building.